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{{mininav|[[Video library]]}} | {{mininav| [[Video library]] |[[HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library|Create Video Library]] }} | ||
= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
This step of the guide will enable you to complete the following actions: | This step of the guide will enable you to complete the following actions: | ||
#''' | #'''Add Sources''' - Add the Source folder to {{Kodi}} | ||
#'''Set | #'''Set Content''' - Advise {{kodi}} what type of media is in the Source | ||
#'''Scraper Settings''' - | #'''Scraper Settings''' - Adjust the scraper settings to your preferences, or change to a different scraper | ||
#'''Add to Library''' - Scrape | #'''Add to Library''' - Scrape the media into the library | ||
Each section is a direct continuation of the previous section, and only separated for clarity. | |||
'''{{red|[[UPnP]] cannot be used to create a library. It is recommended that you share your media using another protocol such as [[SMB]]}}''' | |||
= Adding Sources = | = Adding Sources = | ||
<gallery widths=500px heights=283px> | <gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px"> | ||
File:Quick-start-1.png|'''{{big|Step 1}}:''' Select '''VIDEOS''' in the home screen menu. <br />(Or select ''Enter files section'' if that button is visible) | File:Quick-start-1.png|'''{{big|Step 1}}:''' Select '''VIDEOS''' in the home screen menu. <br />(Or select ''Enter files section'' if that button is visible) | ||
File:Quick-start-2.png|'''{{big|Step 2}}:''' Select '''FILES''' | File:Quick-start-2.png|'''{{big|Step 2}}:''' Select '''FILES''' | ||
File:Quick-start-2.1.png|'''{{big|Step 3}}:''' Select '''ADD VIDEOS...'''.<br /> | File:Quick-start-2.1.png|'''{{big|Step 3}}:''' Select '''ADD VIDEOS...'''.<br /> | ||
File:Quick-start-3.png|'''{{big|Step 4}}:''' Select the '''BROWSE''' | |||
File:Quick-start-3.png|'''{{big|Step 4}}:''' Select the '''BROWSE''' | File:Quick-start-4.png|'''{{big|Step 5}}:''' Browse to locate your Source folder. Enter the Source folder so you see your titles. Select '''OK''' | ||
File:Quick-start-4.png|'''{{big|Step 5}}:''' Browse to locate your Source folder | |||
File:Quick-start-5.png|'''{{big|Step 6}}:''' Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance. Then select '''OK'''. | File:Quick-start-5.png|'''{{big|Step 6}}:''' Either use the default name or rename the Source. The name doesn't matter to Kodi, but keep the names unique for ease of maintenance. Then select '''OK'''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
= Set Content = | = Set Content = | ||
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File:Quick-start- | File:Quick-start-6a.jpg|'''{{big|Step 7}}:''' The set content window will display. This is where the media type is set. <br>Select the option '''This directory contains'''. | ||
File:Quick-start-6.1.png|'''{{big|Step 8}}:''' Select the type of media that is in the Source. | File:Quick-start-6.1.png|'''{{big|Step 8}}:''' Select the type of media that is in the Source. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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! style="width: 45%;" | {{resize|1.4em|Set Content screen for Movies}} | |||
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! style="width: 45%;" | {{resize|1.4em|Set Content screen for TV Shows}} | |||
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-Movies.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9a}}:'''<br>'''Choose information provider'''- used to change scraper if required<br>'''-Settings'''- adjust scraper settings to your requirements<br>Default movie scraper settings are explained '''[[Add-on:The_Movie_Database_Python|here]]'''<br><br> | |||
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:center;" | [[File:Set-content-TV-Shows.jpg|600px]]<br>'''{{big|Step 9b}}''' <br>'''Choose information provider'''- used to change scraper if required<br>'''-Settings'''- adjust scraper settings to your requirements<br>Default TV show scraper settings are explained '''[[Add-on:TMDb_TV_Shows|here]]'''<br><br> | |||
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| style="width: 40%;" | <center>'''{{big|Movies- Content scanning options}}'''</center><br> | |||
'''Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title''' | |||
:If your movies are in Movie folders, '''Enable''' this setting | |||
:*If '''Enabled''' {{Kodi}} will use the '''folder''' name to scrape the movie | |||
::*Kodi will [[NFO files/Movies#nfo Placement| load NFO files]] from NFO files named '''movie.nfo''', but will fallback to ''<videofilename>.nfo'' as required | |||
::*Kodi will load artwork files using the short format ''<artworktype>.jpg/png'' filenames, but will fallback to the longer ''<NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png'' format as required. | |||
:*If '''Disabled''' {{kodi}} will use the '''filename''' to scrape the movie | |||
::*NFO files must be named the long format ''<MovieFileName>.nfo'' filename. | |||
::*Artwork files must be named using the long format ''<NameOfVideoFile>-<artworktype>.jpg/png'' filenames. | |||
'''Scan Recursively''' | |||
:Used for deep folder structures such as when additional Genre or Movie Set folders are used. Will allow the video scanner to search deeper to find the playable file | |||
'''Selected folder contains a single video''' | |||
:Available only when you have selected '''''Change content''''' from the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' on a Movie folder, instead of the Source folder. Allows you to adjust scraper settings for a particular movie which is different to the rest of the Source. | |||
'''Exclude path from library updates''' | |||
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it. | |||
'''Skip filename matching for external audio tracks''' | |||
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref> | |||
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| style="width: 45%; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;" | <center>'''{{big|TV Show- Content scanning options}}'''</center><br> | |||
'''Selected folder contains a single TV show''' | |||
: | :Allows you to change the Content settings for a particular TV Show without affecting the entire Source. Disabled when a Source is selected. Becomes Enabled when a TV Show folder is selected. | ||
'''Exclude path from library updates''' | |||
:Prevents the Source from being scanned when an Update Library is running. When '''Enabled''' it will speed up the Update Library process in large libraries if the Source no longer has content added to it. | |||
'''Skip filename matching for external audio tracks''' | |||
: When enabled Kodi skips name checks of external audio files in the folder and returns '''all''' found audio tracks to the player for the video. <ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16273</ref> | |||
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{{warning|Do '''not''' select ''Local information only'' Scraper. Using this scraper will prevent your TV Shows from being scanned into the library when using NFO files. {{kodi}} always scans for, and uses NFO files first, regardless of what scraper is set.}} | |||
Additional scrapers are available. Before replacing the default scraper, ensure the scraper works for your version of {{kodi}} and is suitable for your needs. | |||
: All Movie scrapers- '''[[:Category:Movie scraper add-ons|Movie scraper add-ons]]''' | |||
: All TV Show scrapers - '''[[:Category:TV scraper add-ons|TV scraper add-ons]]''' | |||
= Add to Library = | = Add to Library = | ||
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File:Quick-start-8.png|'''{{big|Step 10}}:''' Press '''Yes''' to scrape the content to the library <br /> | File:Quick-start-8.png|'''{{big|Step 10}}:''' Press '''Yes''' to scrape the content to the library <br />If '''No''' is selected, it can be scanned later from the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu|Context Menu]]''''' of the Source | ||
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<center>'''{{big|{{green|At this point, you should now have a fully functioning video library. Repeat the steps on this page to add the remainder of your media.}}}}'''</center> | <center>'''{{big|{{green|At this point, you should now have a fully functioning video library. Repeat the steps on this page to add the remainder of your media Sources.}}}}'''</center> | ||
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| style="width:200px; text-align:center;" | '''[[Naming_video_files/Episodes|Episodes Setup]]''' | |||
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[[Category:First time user]] | [[Category:First time user]] | ||
Revision as of 02:08, 30 January 2021
Create Video Libraries |
1. The Basics |
2. Source Folder |
3. Movie Setup |
4a. TV Show Setup |
4b. Seasons Setup |
4c. Episodes Setup |
5. Music Videos Setup |
6. Add Source & Scrape |
7. Scraping Problems |
Video library | Create Video Library | Adding video sources |
Introduction
This step of the guide will enable you to complete the following actions:
- Add Sources - Add the Source folder to Kodi
- Set Content - Advise Kodi what type of media is in the Source
- Scraper Settings - Adjust the scraper settings to your preferences, or change to a different scraper
- Add to Library - Scrape the media into the library
Each section is a direct continuation of the previous section, and only separated for clarity.
UPnP cannot be used to create a library. It is recommended that you share your media using another protocol such as SMB
Adding Sources
Set Content
Set Content screen for Movies | Set Content screen for TV Shows | |
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Step 9a: Choose information provider- used to change scraper if required -Settings- adjust scraper settings to your requirements Default movie scraper settings are explained here |
Step 9b Choose information provider- used to change scraper if required -Settings- adjust scraper settings to your requirements Default TV show scraper settings are explained here | |
Movies are in separate folders that match the movie title
Scan Recursively
Selected folder contains a single video
Exclude path from library updates
Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
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Selected folder contains a single TV show
Exclude path from library updates
Skip filename matching for external audio tracks
|
Do not select Local information only Scraper. Using this scraper will prevent your TV Shows from being scanned into the library when using NFO files. Kodi always scans for, and uses NFO files first, regardless of what scraper is set. |
Additional scrapers are available. Before replacing the default scraper, ensure the scraper works for your version of Kodi and is suitable for your needs.
- All Movie scrapers- Movie scraper add-ons
- All TV Show scrapers - TV scraper add-ons
Add to Library
Step 10: Press Yes to scrape the content to the library
If No is selected, it can be scanned later from the Context Menu of the Source
Once you press Yes, Kodi will scan your library and attempt to match each title in your library to the title at the site of the Information Provider. If a match is found, the metadata and artwork is downloaded and used for the library display. Depending upon the size of your library, this could take some time. A single movie could take approx 30 seconds, a library of 400 movies could take over an hour.
When the scraping process is complete, be sure to check the Event Log to view any titles that were not added to the library, which is normally due to incorrect naming. See... Scraping Problems
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Episodes Setup |
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